It's still possible to find a home -- at least a modest one -- listed for under $100,000 in the Bay Area. This 2-bedroom condo at 534 Arcadia Drive, Vacaville, is listed at $99,000.

It's still possible to find a home -- at least a modest one --...

It's still possible to find a home -- at least a modest one --... Photo-4251161.57445 - SFGate

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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home is listed for $215,000 at 449 Beelard Drive in Vacaville. It was sold in a foreclosure auction last fall for $177,100, but back in 2004 it sold for $370,000.

Another sub-$100,000 special, this handyman special condo at 1920 Grande Circle, Fairfield is listed for $55,000. What's wrong with it? Well, the pictures show carpeting, an outdated bathroom, scarred appliances, but nothing too scary. However, the description of the ideal buyer as a handy do-it-your selfer (with) lots of elbow grease to make it a home again warns of defects that may not be visible in the photos.

Another sub-$100,000 special, this handyman special condo at 1920...

Another sub-$100,000 special, this handyman special condo at 1920... Photo-4251163.57445 - SFGate

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Fairfield has potential high-end bargains too, like this five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 3232 Balmoral Court, listed for $920,000. It boasts stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and granite in the bathrooms.Beware, though -- the Zestimate for this property is only $721,685. Zillow's Zestimates can be a bit wild, but as with any property, have your agent prepare his or her own comps to help you decide what to offer.